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Becoming human

Vanier, Jean 1928- (Author).

Summary: Acclaimed as a man "who inspires the world" (Maclean's) and a "nation builder" (Globe and Mail), Jean Vanier has made a difference in the lives of countless people -- including those with disabilities and the many young people who have been moved by his life's work. Becoming Human is a modern classic that continues to resonate among the generations. In a world of competition, where the strong dominate the weak, Vanier calls on each one of us to open ourselves to those we perceive as different or inferior. This, he says, is the key to true personal and societal freedom. This.

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  • ISBN: 9780887848452 (electronic bk.)
  • ISBN: 0887848451 (electronic bk.)
  • Physical Description: electronic resource
    remote
    1 online resource (166 p.)
  • Publisher: Toronto [Ont.] : Anansi, 2008

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General Note:
1st pub. in 1998.
With a new introduction by the author.
Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note: Introduction -- I Loneliness -- II Belonging -- III From exclusion to inclusion: a path of healing -- IV The path to freedom -- V Forgiveness -- Notes.
Subject: Humanity
Philosophical anthropology
Human
Philosophy
PHILOSOPHY / Movements / Humanism
Humanity
Philosophical anthropology
Genre: Electronic books.

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Summary: Acclaimed as a man "who inspires the world" (Maclean's) and a "nation builder" (Globe and Mail), Jean Vanier has made a difference in the lives of countless people -- including those with disabilities and the many young people who have been moved by his life's work. Becoming Human is a modern classic that continues to resonate among the generations. In a world of competition, where the strong dominate the weak, Vanier calls on each one of us to open ourselves to those we perceive as different or inferior. This, he says, is the key to true personal and societal freedom. This.

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